1.On scrap pieces of parchment and using the
Octagon plate, outline the largest and second largest octagons (two separate
pieces.) Accurately cut out each and use these as templates – the largest for
the black mount and the second largest for the card shape. Draw around each on
the reverse side of card and cut out. Set the black octagon aside.

2.Mask off areas on the clean side of the white
card to create an angular pattern. Stamp a selection from the Asia set in each
masked area. Stamp and cut out sticky note masks for lanterns, lady and
water-lillies and apply over stamped images.

3.Using sticky notes to mask complete areas at a
time, blend/brush over yellow, orange then red Distress inks from the centre
out. (I used the Sunshine stencil over the masked, stamped lanterns.)

4.Remove masks and colour areas of the stamped
images to suit.

5.Cut out areas and over stamp chosen shapes with
birds and bamboo.

6.Edge each shape with a black alcohol pen. Now
using the Versamark pen ,edge each shape with a fine line, apply gold embossing powder and heat set.